For What Will Come
- October 28, 2022
- Emberwave Studios
Get on Steam"For What Will Come" is a short, exploration-based mystery game where you play as a successful woman revisiting her hometown of Ridgewater, Colorado after 5 years. Through reliving the past and uncovering secrets, the game offers a nostalgic and thought-provoking experience with no traditional hard puzzles or combat. The story unfolds as you explore the familiar path, making it perfect for a single sitting.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and an engaging soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
- The story starts off interesting and has moments that provoke thought and intrigue, keeping players guessing.
- The developer is responsive and proactive in fixing bugs and improving the game, showing dedication to player experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs that can hinder progression and immersion, including issues with keys and save files.
- The story becomes convoluted and confusing quickly, making it difficult for players to follow along.
- There is excessive walking with little to no interaction, leading to a feeling of aimlessness and frustration.
- story16 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it intriguing and engaging, while others describe it as convoluted and confusing, often hindered by bugs that disrupt immersion. Despite its potential and strong voice acting, the narrative's execution leaves many feeling lost, though some appreciate the slow-burn tension and eventual clarity. Overall, while the visuals and atmosphere are praised, the storytelling suffers from inconsistencies that detract from the experience.
“The graphics are really good and the storyline is good, sad but good.”
“I really enjoyed following the storyline and trying to figure out what's going on every time I'd pick up a note or enter a new area.”
“For what will come brings a strong little showing to the table with an intriguing story having a slow burn feel before the tension rises rapidly.”
“Sadly, the game has a couple of bugs; the story becomes very confusing and convoluted very fast, and after having played through it, I have no clue what was happening story-wise.”
“The story is... convoluted and confusing.”
“Also, there are several bugs, both graphical and story-wise, that prevent/mess up immersion and even progress.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise the visuals as impressive and indicative of significant effort, others criticize them for being inconsistent and plagued by bugs that disrupt immersion. The reliance on written notes detracts from the visual experience, leading some to feel that the graphics serve merely as decoration rather than enhancing gameplay. Despite these issues, there are moments of notable artistry that hint at the game's potential.
“There are some interesting visuals, and you can see how the game was really a huge amount of work to put together.”
“Great graphics with good voice overs and music.”
“The graphics are really good and the storyline is good, sad but good.”
“Also you often have to walk long distances without anything happening. To make things worse, you often have to walk down the same paths multiple times, and the graphics aren't that great.”
“The solo developer sadly lost their source artwork, so they are unable to fix the bugs. Unless they totally remake the game in a different way, the interesting ideas their game hints at will be locked away forever.”
“Also, there are several bugs, both graphical and story-wise, that prevent or mess up immersion and even progress.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with many users highlighting its quality and impact on the overall experience. The soundtrack is described as enjoyable and memorable, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere alongside strong voice acting and graphics. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, with some players even seeking to download specific tracks.
“This one had potential; it has good voice acting, some good music pieces, and the story is interesting at first.”
“Music/soundtrack 100% (even downloaded Red Division's 'Tainted').”
“Really enjoyed the soundtrack, A+.”
“The music and soundtrack are 100% forgettable, even after downloading Red Division's 'Tainted'.”
“The music and soundtrack are 100% forgettable, even after downloading Red Division's 'Tainted'.”
“Play it for the graphics, voice acting, and some of the music, but don't expect much from the soundtrack.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is visually appealing but suffers from significant bugs, impacting its overall stability.
“Beautiful but buggy.”
“For one, it's buggy.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the character development in the game is lacking, with characters often appearing one-dimensional and failing to undergo meaningful growth throughout the story. This has led to a sense of disconnect and diminished emotional investment in the characters' journeys.
“Character development is lacking.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the game.”
“There is minimal growth or change in the characters, making it hard to connect with them.”
